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Branched polyphosphates can be stable after all
Next step: Find them in biological systems
New method makes starch from CO₂ faster than plants can
The advance hints at sustainable, efficient factory production of food and industrial chemicals
Pressure's on to reduce animal testing in the EU
Parliament votes to accelerate transition to nonanimal methods for health and safety science
Racial bias appears in espionage charges
An increasing number of people with Asian names are being charged, but a lower percentage are being convicted, a new analysis shows
Electronic chemicals draw investment
Merck KGaA, Huntsman, and JSR respond to semiconductor shortages
A natural mosquito repellent's most active form found
Chemists synthesized the most potent diastereomer by controlling reaction conditions
GenEdit raises $26 million to develop polymer nanoparticles
The nanoparticles could deliver CRISPR gene editing therapies and drugs based on RNA and DNA
Restoring coral reefs with 3D-printed skeletons
Complex shapes molded or 3D printed with calcium carbonate give corals a realistic structure to grow on
Aptamer-nanopore sensor detects only infectious viruses
DNA-based device might offer rapid COVID-19 test that is not fooled by dead virus
Shortage of food-grade CO₂ threatens the UK
Record natural gas prices trigger supply chain crisis affecting foods and beverages
Can breath tests sniff out COVID-19?
Breath-based diagnostics may provide a quicker and cheaper way to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infections
Branched polyphosphates can be stable after all
Next step: find them in biological systems
